This course will involve rich discussion, so we will spend some time building on how to have rich conversations.
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1. We will watch a Ted Talk to help us frame how we will be having our conversations as a group.
While watching the video: Take Notes on How to engage in better conversations according to this Ted talk. Students will take notes themselves and then we will build a list as a class. 2. To Practice our discussion skills (since we will be doing a lot in this course) We will conduct a "Cocktail Party" activity, where students write down three takeaways from the Ted-Talk and share with numerous partners while walking around the room. I will set a timer for 3 minutes. Once the times goes, find a new partner and discuss with them. Moving around the room. 3. We will work on building criteria for attendance/discussion of class films that will serve as how we are graded for the discussion parts of our class. (see start page for the course) |
Hedley's Suggestions for How to Have a Better Conversation
1. Be fully present: Avoid multitasking and be fully engaged in the conversation.
2. Avoid giving lectures: Instead of lecturing, approach conversations with the intention of learning something new.
3. Ask open-ended questions: Use questions that begin with who, what, when, where, why, or how to encourage detailed responses.
4. Go with the flow: Let ideas flow in conversations and avoid interrupting with unrelated questions.
5. Admit when you don't know: If you don't know something, it's better to admit it rather than pretending to know.
6. Don't compare experiences: Avoid comparing your own experiences to those of others, as each experience is unique.
7. Spare unnecessary details: Focus on what's important and don't get caught up in unnecessary details.
8. Listen attentively: Listening is the most important skill in conversation. Truly listen to what the other person is saying.
9. Don't repeat yourself: Avoid repeating the same information over and over again. It can come across as condescending and boring.
10. Be brief: Show interest in the other person and keep the conversation concise.
1. Be fully present: Avoid multitasking and be fully engaged in the conversation.
2. Avoid giving lectures: Instead of lecturing, approach conversations with the intention of learning something new.
3. Ask open-ended questions: Use questions that begin with who, what, when, where, why, or how to encourage detailed responses.
4. Go with the flow: Let ideas flow in conversations and avoid interrupting with unrelated questions.
5. Admit when you don't know: If you don't know something, it's better to admit it rather than pretending to know.
6. Don't compare experiences: Avoid comparing your own experiences to those of others, as each experience is unique.
7. Spare unnecessary details: Focus on what's important and don't get caught up in unnecessary details.
8. Listen attentively: Listening is the most important skill in conversation. Truly listen to what the other person is saying.
9. Don't repeat yourself: Avoid repeating the same information over and over again. It can come across as condescending and boring.
10. Be brief: Show interest in the other person and keep the conversation concise.
Additional Good Resources:
1. http://www.litcircles.org/Discussion/teaching.html
2. https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/resources/teaching/small-groups-and-discussions/how-lead-discussion
3. https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/speaking-listening-techniques/ --- A great number of additional ways to have discussions. Low Prep and Hi-Prep.
1. http://www.litcircles.org/Discussion/teaching.html
2. https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/resources/teaching/small-groups-and-discussions/how-lead-discussion
3. https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/speaking-listening-techniques/ --- A great number of additional ways to have discussions. Low Prep and Hi-Prep.
4. Class discussion: Can we come up with some guidelines as a class? Or should we go with these I found on the internet?
SOME GUIDELINES
SOME GUIDELINES
- Think before you speak.
- Listen carefully to what others have to say.
- Do not interrupt when some one else is speaking.
- Make use of what others have to say when it is your turn to speak.
- Only say what you truly believe.
- Do not remain silent. Make sure to contribute to the discussion.
- Let other people speak. Do not hog the discussion. Once you are done speaking, let at least two other people talk before you speak again.
- Support good ideas that other people have, even if they are different from your own.
- Search for the best solution even if it is different from the way that you thought at first